Thu, Nov 11, 2010 at 11:20am

AVS ADD O'BYRNE

The Colorado Avalanche acquired defenseman Ryan O'Byrne from the Montreal Canadiens for winger Michael Bournival.

What does it give the Colorado Avalanche
The Avalanche are currently depleted along the blueline, so big O'Byrne should provide some short-term depth. Long term, he's a marginal talent who will serve as Colorado's No. 6 or 7 blueliner when everybody's healthy.

What does it give the Montreal Canadiens
Bournival is a pretty good offensive winger currently toiling in the QMJHL. He will need to get stronger in order to take the next step, but he has some upside. This looks like a potential steal for Montreal, at first glance.

Fantasy impact

Player focus

Montreal Canadiens

Michael Bournival LW

Colorado Avalanche

Ryan O'Byrne D